Alumni Spotlight
Alumni Stories
Auburn Alum and NBC Entertainment Correspondent, Chloe Melas, is Making News
A meeting at Auburn’s student-run television station launched Chloe Melas’ career as an entertainment news correspondent for VH1, CNN and NBC news.
Alum and Military Veteran, Curtis Pippin, Answers the Call
Life isn’t easy in the military, but transitioning out can be even harder. Curtis Pippin ’17 helps veterans adjust to civilian life one connection at a time.
Auburn Goes to Work on Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure
Roads crack. Sewage leaks and power grids fail. America’s infrastructure is falling apart. See how Auburn is providing solutions.
Alumna Furnishes Homes for Homeless
A former nurse helps Michigan’s homeless create a new beginning, one piece of furniture at a time.
Miss Auburn Is More Than Just a Crown
Alumnae who held the title of Miss Auburn recall the impact it made on their lives.
Auburn alum spends 40 years convicting Columbus Stocking Strangler
It took Bill Smith ’64 more than 40 years to bring one of Georgia’s worst serial killers to justice. Now at the end of the saga, Smith reflects on the case that defined his career.
Why Auburn Grads Are Hired By ESPN
When ESPN needs talent in the production room or in front of the camera, it turns to Auburn
Revolutionizing The Way American Eels Are Grown
Fried, smoked or even an “ELT,” Sara Rademaker ’07 wants you to eat more eel
Veterans Use Music To Provide Hope
Jason Howk ’00 sings for veterans struggling with life after the military
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Women of Auburn: Tiffany Welch ’94
Tiffany Welch '94, exemplifies Women's History Month with her dedication to community and successful business ventures.By Auburn Alumni AssociationAs Women's History Month draws to a close, we are proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Tiffany Welch, a...
Women of Auburn Heidi Brittain Matthews Wright ’20
Heidi Brittain Matthews Wright, daughter of Auburn's first Black graduate, shares her journey pursuing a doctoral degree at Auburn.By Auburn Alumni AssociationThe Auburn Alumni Association is proud to spotlight Heidi Brittain Matthews Wright, a distinguished Auburn...
Coming to a Head
Since 2014, Auburn brewing science graduates have served up some of the tastiest pints in bars across the country. With Auburn’s new Tony and Libba Rane Center, brewing’s future on the Plains is golden.By Rob Lee '14In 2013, when Governor Robert Bentley legalized home...
Going the Distance
Mountain bikers eradicate poverty in Tanzania one race at a timeBy Derek Herscovici '14It was late when the riders arrive to camp and dismounted. They were somewhere near the middle of the Grumeti Fund K2N, traveling by bicycle from high on Mount Kilimanjaro through...
Home Renovations
Josh Williams ’18 was born—and almost died—in Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. He just returned to help build its newest addition.
Operation Usher
In days of old, Boy Scouts ushering fans to their seats were a common sight at Auburn football games. What happened?
Stirring Up Success
A chicken salad entrepreneur invests in start-up opportunities for Auburn students.
Wildlife’s Middleman Todd Jacobsen ’17
When animals and people cross paths, he maintains the peace.By Catherine HaynesDeep in the woods of rural Washington, a hunter and his son return to a 12-foot-deep sinkhole they discovered the previous year. To their surprise, an elk calf is trapped at the bottom of...
Nomads with a Purpose
In 2018, Grant ’18 and Jama ’94 Singley sold their cars, their house and their possessions to begin their RV life on the run…in a good way.
Forgotten Alabama
What remnants of the past can tell about the presentBy Morgan Bryce '15Russell County HouseRussell County HouseAcross Alabama’s 67 counties are a myriad of abandoned buildings— businesses, churches, factories, homes—that in the eyes of many have become eyesores,...